Exodus 13:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 13:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 13:2 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 13:2 — KJV
“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.”
— Exodus 13:2 (KJV)
Exodus 13:2 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 13:2
“And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:2: firstborn, openeth, among
“For all the firstborn of the children of Israel are mine, both man and beast: on the day that I smote every firstborn in the land of Egypt I sanctified them for myself.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:2: firstborn, children, israel
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:2: whatsoever, among, children
“Because all the firstborn are mine; for on the day that I smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine shall they be: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:2: firstborn, israel, both
“Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 13:2: firstborn, among, children
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